56 Switch Features
sFlow
sFlow is the standard for monitoring high-speed switched and routed 
networks. sFlow technology is built into network equipment and gives 
complete visibility into network activity, enabling effective management and 
control of network resources. The PowerConnect 7000 Series switches 
support sFlow version 5.
For information about configuring managing sFlow settings, see "Monitoring 
Switch Traffic" on page 363.
SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs
The system logs events with severity codes and timestamps. The events are 
sent as SNMP traps to a trap recipient list. 
For information about configuring SNMP traps and alarms, see "Configuring 
SNMP" on page 283.
CDP Interoperability through ISDP
Industry Standard Discovery Protocol (ISDP) allows the PowerConnect 
switch to interoperate with Cisco devices running the Cisco Discovery 
Protocol (CDP). ISDP is a proprietary Layer 2 network protocol which inter-
operates with Cisco network equipment and is used to share information 
between neighboring devices (routers, bridges, access servers, and switches).
For information about configuring ISDP settings, see "Discovering Network 
Devices" on page 659.
Remote Monitoring (RMON)
RMON is a standard Management Information Base (MIB) that defines 
current and historical MAC-layer statistics and control objects, allowing real-
time information to be captured across the entire network.
For information about configuring managing RMON settings, see 
"Monitoring Switch Traffic" on page 363.